The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 - Presidents |
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... establishment of schools on such a basis as would open the door of instruction to all classes , and thus prepare the way for higher seminaries of learning . Young men destined for the learned pro- fessions , whose parents could afford ...
... establishment of schools on such a basis as would open the door of instruction to all classes , and thus prepare the way for higher seminaries of learning . Young men destined for the learned pro- fessions , whose parents could afford ...
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... establishment was increased to six com- panies , under the command of Colonel Joshua Fry . He was an Englishman by birth , educated at Oxford , skilled in the mathematical sciences , and much esteem- ed for his amiable qualities and ...
... establishment was increased to six com- panies , under the command of Colonel Joshua Fry . He was an Englishman by birth , educated at Oxford , skilled in the mathematical sciences , and much esteem- ed for his amiable qualities and ...
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... establishment , when in reality no service could be more severe and hazardous , or less promising of glory , than the one in which he was engaged . " Now if we could be fortunate enough , " said he , " to drive the French from the Ohio ...
... establishment , when in reality no service could be more severe and hazardous , or less promising of glory , than the one in which he was engaged . " Now if we could be fortunate enough , " said he , " to drive the French from the Ohio ...
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George Washington, Jared Sparks. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR , LENOX , AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS B attempt to build any more establishments at that place ,
George Washington, Jared Sparks. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR , LENOX , AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS B attempt to build any more establishments at that place ,
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George Washington, Jared Sparks. attempt to build any more establishments at that place , or beyond the mountains for the space of a year . " Early the next morning Colonel Washington began to march from the fort in good order , but he ...
George Washington, Jared Sparks. attempt to build any more establishments at that place , or beyond the mountains for the space of a year . " Early the next morning Colonel Washington began to march from the fort in good order , but he ...
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